World's Finest Comics, #112
Published: September 1960
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The Menace of Superman's Pet!
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Forte
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Craig Delich and Pat Lang contend that Sheldon Moldoff was the inker. Letters credit from Todd Klein via his Klein Letters blog (18 September 2016, http://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-worlds-finest-comics-part-1/).
"The world's greatest molder of handsome he-men..."
Characters
- George Jowett (photograph)
- William Butler (photograph)
- John Sill (photograph)
- Felipe Mendoza (photograph)
- Paul Lange (photograph)
- Larry Campbell (photograph)
- Tony Pascatetia (photograph)
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Mail order ad for body building courses from Jowett Institute of Physical Training, Dept. NC-09, 220 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, New York.
The Menace of Superman's Pet
Storyline
While traveling thru space Superman picks up a small creature. When he returns to Earth the new "pet" causes problems for Superman, Batman and Robin while they are trying to catch a group of criminals called The Wreckers.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Gleek [Superman's pet]
- The Wreckers (gang of robbers)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Coleman
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Bob Klein and Gene Reed say Charles Paris inks.
Featuring Detective Comics; Batman
"This famous symbol is your guarantee..."
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Promo ad showing the covers of Batman #134 (September 1960) and Detective Comics #283 (September 1960).
What's Wrong Here?
Story Notes
Mail order ad with contest from Artistic Card Co., Inc., 421 Way Street, Elmira, New York.
Bike Safety = Bike Fun!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Public service announcement that ran in the July 1960 (cover dates September and October) issues of DC Comics.
Presenting the Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told!
Characters
- Jor-El (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- Krypto (mainstream Universe)
- Lana Lang (mainstream Universe)
- Lori Lemaris
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Superbaby
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
- Kara Zor-El (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Promo ad showing the cover of Superman Annual #1 (1960).
The Spy in the Arrow-Cave
Storyline
An escaped convict hides out in Green Arrow's secret Arrow-Cave.
Characters
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Roy Harper (mainstream Universe)
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Speedy (mainstream Universe)
- Flint Morgan (introduction)
- Mike Bancroft
- Bancroft Gang
"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Coupon ad for Palisades Amusement Park.
The Fantastic One-Man Army
Storyline
A hunter in the Brazilian jungle is confronted by native warriors.
Characters
- Jim Woodson
- Jose
- tribal chief
"I'll have a bowl of soup!"
Storyline
Ollie takes a man's order for soup.
Characters
- Ollie
- restaurant patron
- chef
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Everything You Need to Enjoy Stamp Collecting
Story Notes
Mail order ad for stamp collecting from Zenith Company, Dept. NG-33, 81 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn 1, New York.
The Planeteer Bandit
Storyline
Tomorrow battles Saturnian raiders while Brent suffers from amnesia.
Characters
- Colonel Tommy Tomorrow
- Captain Brent Wood
- Senator
- Synar
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
Journey into a Fantastic New World Beneath the Earth!
Featuring Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Bruno Premiani
- Inks: Bruno Premiani
Story Notes
Promo ad for The Brave and the Bold #31 (August-September 1960).
Frontier Cabin
Story Notes
Mail order ad for Frontier Cabin, Dept. FC-6, 147 West 42nd St., New York 36, New York.
204 Revolutionary War Soldiers Only $1.98
Story Notes
Mail order ad for Revolutionary War Soldiers, Dept. RW-4, Carle Place, Long Island, New York.
Do You Want Spending Money?
Story Notes
Advertisement for selling patriotic and religious mottos from Stephens Credit Sales, Dept. NR, P.O. Box 1004, Nashville, Tennessee.
"Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men!"
Characters
- Abraham Lincoln
- Ulysses Grant
- Theodore Roosevelt
- George Washington
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Advertisement with contest for selling Cloverine Brand Salve from Wilson Chemical Co., Dept. 7-115, Tyrone, Pennsylvania.
The Age of the Dinosaurs
Story Notes
Back cover. Mail order ad for the Audubon Nature Program, Dept. NC-9, Garden City, New York.